Just gotta say something about the A's. What an incredible story. 5 rookie starters? Yeah, I know that techinically Blackley isn't, but 34 innings in the majors says he is. What an incredible year. Walk off wins, no names producing...another Billy Beane masterpiece. Thank you Boston for Josh Reddick. That dude looks like he's in the Foo Fighters.

Sorry...but no. Not even close. Everyone knows the As will always put up a fight. Couple that with the Os being in the East with what was perceived to be 4 other dominant teams when the season started, and expectations were way lower for the Os

Posted by Jtpsops on 10/5/2012 12:17:00 PM (view original):"Bucks team was predicted to be much better"

Sorry...but no. Not even close. Everyone knows the As will always put up a fight. Couple that with the Os being in the East with what was perceived to be 4 other dominant teams when the season started, and expectations were way lower for the Os

Uh, NO! Search all you want, but I'll bet you won't find one national publication that predicted the A's to have a better record this season. I'm all for a good debate, but unlike politicians, I like to keep some reality in the arguments.

Posted by Jtpsops on 10/5/2012 12:17:00 PM (view original):"Bucks team was predicted to be much better"

Sorry...but no. Not even close. Everyone knows the As will always put up a fight. Couple that with the Os being in the East with what was perceived to be 4 other dominant teams when the season started, and expectations were way lower for the Os

Uh, NO! Search all you want, but I'll bet you won't find one national publication that predicted the A's to have a better record this season. I'm all for a good debate, but unlike politicians, I like to keep some reality in the arguments.